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Is Djokovic back on track to defend his French Open title?
Early Sunday morning, Djokovic was able to battle back to win a third-round clash against Lorenzo Musetti. After a rocky season, he is finally looking like the world No. 1 again.ESPN - Sports - French Open -
Can South Africa's ANC reinvent itself after dismal election result?
The ANC has dominated South Africa for the past 30 years but now it has to look to the future.BBC News - Top stories -
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Colleges, singed by Israel debate, back away from hot-button issues
As colleges grapple with how to recover from the Israel-Hamas controversies on their campuses, some have decided the best way forward is to try to back away from hot-button issues. This week, Harvard University and Syracuse University both ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Love him or loathe him, James Corden is back in the UK. So will the sniping now stop?
After massive TV success in the US, the creator of Gavin & Stacey is about to appear on the London stage. But why do British audiences find him so hard to love?. James Corden is back in the UK and characteristically busy. Last year, the ...The Guardian - World -
Betts and Freeman homer in the 1st to back another solid outing from Stone as Dodgers blank Rockies
Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman homered in the first inning, Gavin Stone had another strong outing and the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on SundayABC News - Sports - MLB -
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SGD Strengthens Slightly Amid Risk-on Sentiment
The SGD strengthens slightly against the USD amid risk-on sentiment spurred by gains across regional equity markets after U.S. April core PCE price index was in line with market expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Get that bag: Fan among four to caddie for Pan
C.T. Pan received assistance from four different caddies, including a fan, during Sunday's final round at the RBC Canadian Open.ESPN - Sports -
The U.S. pushed twin diplomatic tracks in Gaza, seeking to stop the war through a cease-fire proposal backed by Biden, while joining talks to reopen a route for aid into the enclave from Egypt.
The U.S. pushed twin diplomatic tracks in Gaza, seeking to stop the war through a cease-fire proposal backed by Biden, while joining talks to reopen a route for aid into the enclave from Egypt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As Hunter Biden’s Trial Nears, President Biden Pulls Him Close
President Biden has weathered years of scandals surrounding his son. But people close to both men say the president has refused to treat him as a political liability.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
South Africa on the precipice
The ANC’s coalition choices will determine the country’s futureFinancial Times - Business -
Baylor, Virginia Tech among teams that will change up uniforms for 2024 college football season
New jerseys are leaning traditional, but moving away from pure minimalismCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Ranking Euro underdogs: Could Ukraine, Austria, Turkiye and others pull of a 2004 Greece?
The European tournament will start on June 14, but who are the underdogs to watch?CBS Sports - Sports - Ukraine -
Yuka Saso pulls away late to pick up second career U.S. Women's Open title
Yuka Saso made four birdies on her back nine to pick up a three-shot win at the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
WATCH: Clemson pulls off hidden ball trick in NCAA regional play against Coastal Carolina
It never gets old seeing this trick pulled off on unsuspecting baserunners.CBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Major UK pension scheme under pressure over Thames Water stake
Universities Superannuation Scheme owns a 20 per cent stake in the troubled utility that is in effect worthlessFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK care agencies accused of exploiting foreign workers caught in debt traps
Exclusive: Experts raise alarm over ‘national scandal’ that has hallmarks of trafficking and modern slavery. ‘He didn’t have a contract for me’: the Indian careworkers who paid agents to work in BritainWhat are the problems with the UK visa system ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Process for UK government contracts erodes ‘transparency’, warn experts
Surge in ‘framework agreements’ via pre-approved shortlists makes it harder for small business to compete, says FSBFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
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From gen AI 1.5 to 2.0: Moving from RAG to agent systems
As organizations mature in their use of gen AI, the game will be about obtaining the highest quality tokens, as quickly as possible.VentureBeat - Tech -
'We are back': Panthers will play for Cup again
For the second straight year, Florida has a chance at hockey's greatest prize, as the Panthers won the Eastern Conference finals in Game 6 Saturday night, eliminating the New York Rangers and securing a berth in the Stanley Cup Final, which begins ...ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Labour’s lack of boldness could come back to haunt it
The party’s fear of looking irresponsible is closing off the prospect of growth-boosting tax reformFinancial Times - Business -
Maureen Dowd’s sister is backing Trump after verdict
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd said this weekend that her sister is backing former President Trump’s reelection bid following the guilty verdict in the New York hush money criminal trial. In a column published Saturday, Dowd said after the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
South Africa’s ‘humbled’ ANC stands by Cyril Ramaphosa
Ruling party insists it will not be ‘bullied’ into removing President Cyril Ramaphosa despite poor resultFinancial Times - Business -
Monday Briefing: What’s Next for South Africa
Also, India’s elections and internet in the Amazon.The New York Times - World -
Medvedev marches into fourth round as Zverev edges French Open thriller
Daniil Medvedev beats Tomas Machac 7-6 (4), 7-5, 1-6, 6-4Alexander Zverev edges five-setter against Tallon GriekspoorIn Daniil Medvedev’s eight career appearances at the French Open, his performances have ranged from catastrophic to impressive ...The Guardian - World - French Open -
Djokovic beats Musetti after 3am in latest ever French Open finish
Novak Djokovic added yet another record to his never-ending collection as he scored the latest-ever victory at Roland Garros, concluding an early-morning night session by eventually defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti at 3.07am.Yahoo Sports - Sports - French Open -
French Open: Jabeur in action as Alcaraz, Gauff and Swiatek all win – as it happened
Carlos Alcaraz sweeps past Félix Auger-Aliassime and Iga Swiatek beats Anastasia Potapova 6-0, 6-0 with Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur also progressing . Oh yes! A gorgeous lob from deep in the backhand corner ...The Guardian - World -
No marathons as Swiatek and Gauff sprint into the French Open quarterfinals. Sinner and Alcaraz win
Defending champion Iga Swiatek swept into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros in just 40 minutes with a 6-0, 6-0 win against Anastasia PotapovaABC News - Sports - French Open -
Alcaraz and Tsitsipas set up French Open quarter-final
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz sweeps past Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up a French Open quarter-final against 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas.BBC News - Top stories - French Open -
Alcaraz and Tsitsipas set up French Open quarter-final
Carlos Alcaraz sets up a French Open quarter-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Jannik Sinner will face Grigor Dimitrov.Yahoo Sports - Sports - French Open -
‘Once in a lifetime’: UK and European space scientists urged to join Nasa mission to Uranus
Astrophysicists call for international cooperation on ambitious probe, amid growing interest in the mysterious planet. European space scientists have been urged to join forces with Nasa to ensure the success of one of the most ambitious space ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Number of UK grads opting for professional services is policy ‘failure’, says ex-Shell CEO
Peter Voser says university leavers let down by education system and governments that have neglected manufacturingFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
SNP’s Swinney warns general election will be ‘the biggest challenge for years’ – UK politics live
New leader tells activists in Glasgow that they must demonstrate the ‘relevance’ of independence to the cost of living crisis. Sign up for our Election Edition newsletter. Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has said Keir Starmer wants to “act as ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK within British empire is like last person left at a party, says David Olusoga
Historian tells Hay festival audience that Britain needs to ‘liberate itself and have independence day from its own history’. The historian David Olusoga has said the UK is the one country left in the British empire as he likened it to being the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Electoral Dysfunction podcast review — female politicos get a voice as UK election nears
MP Jess Phillips, peer Ruth Davidson and journalist Beth Rigby wax lyrical on party squabbles and personal experiencesFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Earps withdraws from England squad with hip injury
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has been forced to withdraw from Sarina Wiegman's squad for Tuesday's Euro 2025 qualifier in France.BBC News - Top stories -
Classic games from new conference rivals
OU-UGA, USC-Michigan, Clemson-Stanford (?!): Matchups once reserved for bowls are now in-season games.ESPN - Sports -
South Africa's Ruling Party, Chastened by Vote, Faces Difficult Coalition Talks
With all votes counted, Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress slumped to just 40%, losing its absolute majority for the first time since the end of apartheid.The Wall Street Journal - World